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Arenal Xilopalo

Property class: 2.5

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Pool
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in refrigerator, a wooden bar counter, and a television mounted on a wooden stand.
The entrance to a hotel named 'Xilopalo' with a covered walkway leading to the entrance, surrounded by landscaped gardens and tropical plants.
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, string lights, and star decorations.
A room with wooden paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a television, and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $64
$57 nightly
$64 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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Calle 478, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A room with two beds, wooden walls, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A room with four single beds, each with a teal bedspread and pillows.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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  • Parking included
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

With a stay at Arenal Xilopalo, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales Fortuna. .This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arenal Xilopalo

Arenal Xilopalo offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arenal Xilopalo Hotel La Fortuna
Arenal Xilopalo Hotel
Arenal Xilopalo La Fortuna
Arenal Xilopalo Hotel
Arenal Xilopalo La Fortuna
Arenal Xilopalo Hotel La Fortuna

Arenal Xilopalo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool property, lots to do and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, wildlife around, beautiful pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, Jose at reception is the best. Excellent birdwatching from the breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was really, really pretty and conveniently located - just a short walk to the restaurants and shops. The rooms were decorated in a lovely way. Nice that they included a coffee machine and coffee, A small fridge, and two very large skinks. The staff was so very friendly, very sincere and helpful. The restaurant had outstanding food for reasonable prices, and a wonderful view. Thanks to the front desk staff, we saw two yellow-throated toucans right in front of the hotel !! The sloth tour with Armando, scheduled through the hotel, was a really impressive at the high # of animals we saw in 2 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms, amazing staff. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in various places around Costa Rica and this was our best .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay to visit Arenal volcano. A bit away from the noice and the traffic of la Fortuna which is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for hotel in la fortuna, especially for the price. Rooms are dated, but nice property and staff. Ee really enjoyed our stay, breakfast was also really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Towels changed every day. Staff very knowledgeable about area and tours. Quiet part of town. Close to everything. Liked the check in process-being shown amenities and then the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok breakfast and it was only $9. Clean room. Needs updating for sure. Pool was ok. Just run down but can’t beat the price!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's right in the middle of the town. The hotel is basic and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location,walking distance to bar/restaurants

We were surprised to an upgraded massive room so that was great! Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent overall stay

Spacious rooms. We loved the breakfast area amidst the trees - enjoyed watching the colorful butterflies and birds all around us! Special shout out to Armando who spotted several sloths during the sloth tour and frogs during the night tour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the property and nature
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Different, toucans and other wild animals at sight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite we had was perfect for our family of 6. It was spacious, with plenty of sleeping space, hot water, air conditioning, quiet atmosphere yet still close to anything we needed in La Fortuna. We saw toucans! The kids played billiards and enjoyed exploring the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You definitely get the Costa Rica experience staying at this hotel. Great price, within walking distance of the town/ restaurants. Clean pool, rooms and plenty of wildlife within the facility. There are plenty hummingbirds around the bushes by the parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Xilopalo! It was authentic to the area and felt like a private resort but was close and walkable to town. We enjoyed the pool. The highlight was that breakfast was delicious and had an excellent view of the Arenal volcano. Our suite was spacious. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the best asset of this hotel is the staff. They are friendly, approachable and with great communication skills. I also like the location because the hotel is beside a forest and lots of animals and birds visit it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful and answering our million questions. The facilities were great, water and natural environment. The room was really big and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is bird watching every morning at the breakfast area which is amazing. We saw variety of birds. The hotel room is very basic, the shower was not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved breakfast (not included) and bird watching in the mornings, the sloth tour with Armando offered through the hotel was amazing and well worth the price. Location was great, short and safe walk to town (bring a flashlight or phone light). Beds weren’t the best and the sheets were musty but we slept so well and weren’t bothered by any noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Room was large and comfortable. Food was excellent, bird watching was very interesting. Other services including a cold pool and a pool table were available but we haven't used it. A nice place to stay. Tours at reasonable prices are also available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful propert. The reception wasn’t very welcoming (too many questions). Room was very damp. I was sneezing all night. No one told us about extra charges for breakfast until we had it. $10 pp is $20 extra. If we knew I would’ve skipped it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026